Why do I want to be a teacher? I really enjoyed it when my teaching led to students having ‘light bulb’ moments, when I was able to help struggling students make sense of the material they hadn't be able to understand. But some days, trying to create light bulb moments in students feels like trying to light a candle in the middle of a hurricane.
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How to Take an Anatomy Bell Ringer Exam
Taking my first anatomy bell ringer exam was like going on a first date. Luckily, both going on first dates and taking anatomy bell ringer exams gets easier the more you do it. But without the experience you can still feel like an expert by having some helpful strategies on hand...
How to Study and Prepare for an Anatomy Lab Practical (Bell Ringer) Exam
I've been asked the same question by quite a few students: how do I get ready for the bell ringer exam? For many first-year students, this exam is a completely new experience. But anyone can be successful on an anatomy bell ringer exam if they...
Navigating Neuroanatomy
One student approached me after lab and asked an important question. How is he supposed to identify an anatomical structure when looking at it from an unfamiliar viewpoint? My response to this student on how to learn anatomy (from all views) reminded me of how a pilot navigates when flying.
Mastering Clinical Anatomy 
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